More Disclosure in Airline Fees

WASHINGTON (AP/WOLO) — The government is looking to help airline passengers know the true cost of flying. New regulations proposed Wednesday by the Transportation Department would require that airlines disclose fees for basic items like checked bags, assigned seats and carry-on bags wherever passengers buy tickets, whether it’s online, over the phone or in person. As it stands now, airlines only have to disclose bag fees and even then, they don’t have to give an exact price. Public comments on the rules is open for 90 says at www.regulations.gov.